Section 20: Non-compensable loss

20. Non-compensable loss No allowance shall, in the assessment of compensation, be made on account of— (a) the fact that the acquisition is compulsory or the degree of urgency or necessity which has led to the acquisition; (b) any lack of interest of the interested person to part with the land acquired; L3 – 9 [Issue 5] Land Acquisition Act (c) any loss sustained by the interested person as a result of an act or omission which would not give rise to an action under any other enactment; (d) any increase to the value of the land acquired which has accrued or is likely to accrue from the use to which the land acquired has been or will be put by Government or by the person for whom it is acquired; (e) any investment in or improvement of the land acquired, commenced or continued after the first publication of the notice under section 8 other than an investment or improvement— (i) for the continuing use of the land as an economic unit; (ii) for the satisfying of a legal obligation; or (iii) for the maintenance of the land; (f) the fact that Government may exploit the land acquired in co-operation with private interests; (g) the special suitability or adaptability of the land acquired for any purpose if that purpose is a purpose for which it could be used only in pursuance of statutory powers, or if that purpose is a purpose for which land may be acquired under this Act; or (h) the value of any increase to the land acquired by reason of its use in a manner which— (i) could be restrained by a Court; (ii) is contrary to law; or (iii) is detrimental to health.